Everett Public Schools highlights bond, levy and safety upgrades ahead of Feb. 10 vote
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Summary
Superintendent Saltzman and district communications urged voters to back a school construction bond and education levy on Feb. 10, outlining proposed turf field replacements and security upgrades and announcing community events and informational videos to explain costs and benefits.
Superintendent Dr. Ben Saltzman urged community support for two measures on the Feb. 10 ballot — a school construction bond and an education levy — and previewed videos and community events explaining how the funds would be used. “February 10, our votes will decide on proposition 1, the school board construction bond, and proposition 2, the education levy,” Saltzman told the board.
The bond proposal would replace athletic fields at Eisenhower and Gateway middle schools with synthetic turf to reduce maintenance costs and extend year‑round use, and would fund safety and security improvements across campuses, district video narration said. Specific security upgrades cited by the district include badge access for secure areas, additional internal and external CCTV and intrusion detection systems.
Miss Weinberg, director of communications, said the district has produced multiple informational videos and mailed a bond/levy mailer to every household within district boundaries to explain the package in plain language. She also noted a 'Let's Connect' forum scheduled at Heatherwood Middle School where district leaders will discuss project costs and timelines and answer public questions.
Why it matters: District leaders framed the bond and levy as essential to sustaining instructional programs and extracurricular activities that rely on the community's support. Board members repeatedly encouraged voting, and several directors underscored that district services such as co‑teaching, instructional coaches and extracurricular staffing depend in part on local levies.
What the district says about oversight and next steps: Saltzman said the district will continue to host community meetings and digital outreach through the mailer and social platforms. The board was directed to participate in public engagement events and the district will provide follow‑up materials explaining project schedules and expected costs.
The board did not take a formal vote on the bond or levy at the meeting; Saltzman and communications staff focused on outreach and information ahead of the election.